Bug bite alert: Mobile County mosquito spraying set to begin

MOBILE, Alabama -- The Mobile County Health Department will begin countywide spraying for mosquito control as soon as weather conditions permit, said David Mann, a spokesman for the local agency.

Spray activities will primarily be conducted from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays unless otherwise warranted. Winds must be below 10 mph, along with other environmental conditions, before spraying can start, health officials said.

The trucks used for spray operations dispense low volumes of insecticides through variable flow technology at vehicle speeds up to 20 mph. The insecticides used by the Health Department workers have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in Mosquito Control and are applied consistent with the manufacturers’ label requirements.

As a precaution, people are asked not to approach a spray truck while it is operating. People involved in bee keeping activities and those who are allergic to insecticides used for mosquito control should notify the Health Department’s Vector Control Division by calling 251-690-8124.

Beekeepers and people with allergies who have already been contacted this year by the department don’t need to call.

Here are tips from the health department on how to avoid exposure to mosquitoes